MISSION STATEMENT:The mission of the
Hollidaysburg Area School District Interscholastic Athletic Program is to provide
all student-athletes an opportunity to participate in a quality sports program.

VISION:

We see:

1.An athletic
program that is a valuable and inherent part of the total educational
experience.

We see:

2.A community
that values and supports interscholastic athletics.

We see:

3.An
interscholastic athletic program that provides a broad scope of diverse
opportunities for male and female student-athletes.

We see:

4.A school
district that strives to maintain quality facilities and resources.

We see:

5.A school
district in which the student-athletes’ well-being is respected by parents,
coaches, and community.

We see:

6.A community
that supports healthy competition and excellence in athletics.

SHARED
VALUES:

1.All student-athletes have an
intrinsic worth.

2.Interscholastic
athletics addresses the student-athlete’s physical and social development and
challenges one to reach his or her full potential.

3.Interscholastic
athletics includes an understanding of the importance of sportsmanship.

4.To
the best of its ability, the District will support and accommodate a
student-athlete’s desire to participate in any or all sports.

5.Interscholastic athletics provides
opportunities for student-athletes to develop as individuals and as team
players.

Procedures for Questions/Concerns

Listed below are the steps to follow regarding questions or
concerns about the athletic program.Questions dealing with playing time and a coach’s game strategies will
not be addressed.

1.Talk
with the coach first regarding the question or concern.

2.If
not satisfied, talk with the athletic director.The athletic director will document the concern.

3.If
not satisfied after speaking with the athletic director, the complaint should
be put in writing by the parent or concerned citizen and a meeting will be held
with the parent/concerned citizen, principal, athletic director and coach.

4.If
not satisfied after the meeting, the decision may be appealed to the
superintendent.